Ingredients
2 medium carrots, cut in julienne strips
1 medium zucchini, cut in julienne strips
½ red, green or yellow pepper, cut in julienne strips
1 medium onion, sliced, about 1 cup
8 paper towels
2 whole boneless chicken breasts, skinned, cut in half, about 1 pound
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
12 thinly sliced lemon slices
4 tablespoons fresh snipped parsley
Instructions1. Divide carrots, zucchini, peppers and onion into 4 equal portions. Place one portion in center of 2 connected paper towel sheets and repeat process 3 times.
2. Place chicken on top of vegetables. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the minced ginger on each chicken breast and arrange 3 lemon slices over each breast. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon parsley on top to finish. Wrap paper towel around each chicken and vegetables entree to completely enclose. Moisten under running water.
3. Place paper towel bundles on 8-inch, round microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave with 650 watts until chicken is cooked, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from microwave oven and let stand 1 minute before serving.
-- Chow.com
Yes. It's a lot less messy. Just use recipes that specify wattage (or that you can figure out the wattage of), and know the wattage of your power levels.Do you prefer to cook in the microwave?
I feel like I don't really know how to use one other than to reheat things.